Does Excelsior University pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Excelsior University employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Excelsior University. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Excelsior University?

29% of Excelsior University employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Excelsior University 3.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.7 for culture and values and 2.6 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Excelsior University?

Admissions Counselor (7) , Adjunct Professor (6) , Adjunct Faculty (3) , Director (3) , Adjunct Instructor - Online (2)

What are the pros of working at Excelsior University according to real employee reviews?

"You get to work with really great people in a community" ((in 15 reviews)); "Rank and file staff is committed, collaborative, welcoming" ((in 5 reviews)); "Culture is friendly and inclusive" ((in 4 reviews)); "I have the chance to work with smart, capable colleagues who are passionate about what they do." ((in 4 reviews)); "Great friendly atmosphere" ((in 3 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Excelsior University according to real employee reviews?

"They continue to fill the senior leadership positions with people in their network without going through interviews." ((in 9 reviews)); "Lower pay increase this year" ((in 7 reviews))

What are employees saying about Excelsior University layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Excelsior University layoffs and their outlook for job security at Excelsior University in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Excelsior University locations?

Albany , Troy , New York , Chicago , Guilderland , Tempe , Murfreesboro , Jacksonville , Tampa , Remote

Excelsior University reviews

2.6

29% would recommend to a friend

(157 total reviews)

David Schejbal

20% approve of CEO

28% positive business outlook

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Excelsior University has an employee rating of 2.6 out of 5 stars, based on 157 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Excelsior University employee rating is 30% below average for employers within the Education industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

157 reviews

3.0

Jul 10, 2026

Flexible schedule but unclear direction and low pay

Student navigator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible schedule, work from home flexibility, generous PTO

Cons

Procedures change every day no clear direction, low pay

1.0

May 7, 2026

Sinking Ship

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

There is a good work / life balance. Did not feel overly stressed and micromanaged because of my colleagues.

Cons

Where to start. From the moment of getting hired, it was very obvious to me this was a corporation pretending to be a caring higher ed university. Every decision they made is entirely for profit and to cut as many corners as possible. HR was fully onboard with allowing a toxic work environment to continue all because everyone at this company is a yes man going all the way up to the top, They are totally willing to sacrifice student learning and experience all for the next dollar. Genuinely one of the most poorly run companies I have ever seen full of toxicity from the ground up. Do not fall for it - this "university" does not care about you in the slightest!!

3.0

Apr 15, 2026

Nice place to work

General laborer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Nice coworkers are very helpful

Cons

Lower pay increase this year

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